ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 III Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has started taking theophylline. Which of the following client findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Decreased wheezing. Theophylline is a bronchodilator used to treat respiratory conditions like asthma by relaxing the muscles in the airways, reducing wheezing. A decrease in wheezing indicates improved airflow and effectiveness of the medication. Increased blood pressure (
A) is not a typical desired effect of theophylline. Increased level of consciousness (
B) may indicate improved oxygenation but is not a direct indicator of the medication's effectiveness. Decreased urine output (
C) is not a common indication of theophylline efficacy.
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